Vishnu idol unearthed in Ranipet
A 500-year-old Vishnu idol, potentially from the Vijayanagara era, was unearthed in the dry Palar riverbed at Puliyankannu village in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The discovery highlights the region's historical significance for both Vaishnavites and Shaivites, with a mention of Saint Ramanuja. The article also references the Indian Treasure Trove Act 1878, under which such finds belong to the government, and a similar previous discovery from the Chola period.
A 500-year-old Vishnu idol, potentially from the Vijayanagara era, was unearthed in the dry Palar riverbed at Puliyankannu village in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The discovery highlights the region's historical significance for both Vaishnavites and Shaivites, with a mention of Saint Ramanuja. The article also references the Indian Treasure Trove Act 1878, under which such finds belong to the government, and a similar previous discovery from the Chola period.
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GS Paper 1: Indian History (Medieval), Art & Culture
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